Recent content by marc hildebrant

Vapor Lock from high temps in Europe. I had this happen to me when I lived in Colorado during the summer (100 degrees F). Adding Marvel Mystery Oil, per directions on bottle, cured vapor lock for me. Marc

Joe K, Thanks for the reply. Marc

Joe K, Is it you're understanding then that say a replacement rubber covering would be O.K. for a limited amount of time? I do not know the answer, as my Model A has always had the rubber fix; and with the metal replacement now it drives much better. Marc

I had the rubber ball "bandage fix" replaced with the original style metal ball. My previous front end "wiggle" stopped and it's a pleasure to drive now. I should have fixed this years ago. Marc

Brent, I take it that your shop is busy out to one year? Marc

The original question regards jumping a 6 volt battery with a 12 volt battery. I have done that with my 1933 Chev. This was a negative ground system and when I connected the two together it was a very brief connection. Its somewhat risky because the jumper cables will act as a resister that...

Changed my oil today. Used 20-50W that I had. When I first had the Model A I used the recommendation in the owners manual (20W Winter / 40W summer). The 20-50W seems better. Marc Marc

The key reason for the starter to always turn in the same direction is that the field winding is in series with the stator. When the direction of current changes both the field and the stator changes so the direction is the same. If the field winding was in parallel with the stator, then...

My first car was a 1933 Chev. master coupe.I raced my car against a Model A (on route 128 in Ma.) and won after going over 60 mph. The 1933 Chev. was made well, had no rust and was solid. It also had a 6 cylinder motor with air filter, automatic spark , water heater, and a built in radio...

I use the method in the owners manual so that handle up is 0 degrees and down is about 40 degrees advance. Marc

I use the recommendations on the bottle. The side of the bottle has a handy level scale to help you pour in the correct amount. Marc

The battery should not be drained when not running. The disconnect switch can be a good safety device but the reason for the current drain should be found. Marc

Nice pictures of an old car. Do you have a Model A picture ? Marc

So, in the day that the Model A was used how did the car get lifted up for service ? Marc

Best to buy the correct product from the Model A suppliers. Mine came from Berts. I would not want to mix up something and hope that its correct when the suppliers have the correct stuff. Marc